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Mid-Century Plastic Stool or Footstool, 1970, Hungary
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition.
- New fabric.
- Cleaned.
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Sandstone Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Medium
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian style recliner and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand. With teak wood bases and metal frame and genuine leather upholstery, this is a comfortable sandstone col...
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42 in W 32.5 in D 30 in
1980s Vintage Ethan Allen Billy Baldwin style flame stitch Stools a pair
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage 1980s pair of Ethan Allen pillow top stools. In the style of Billy Baldwin. Original lavender purple and peachy pink flame stitch pattern. These are great versatile pieces. I...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Austrian Midcentury Black Steel and Wicker Side Table by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming set of small Austrian Midcentury Modern square sized tables or stools designed and made by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, Austria, circa 1950 in beautiful condition.
It´s frame i...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Mustard Yellow Flowers Stool, Poland, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Space Age style plastic stool was made in Poland by Krynwald ERG fabric around the 1960s-1970s. The futuristic shape is tapered and aerodynamic, with a tulip foot and an yellow musta...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Poggiapiedi o sgabello in plastica blu metallo nero, italiano, metà secolo 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Sgabello o poggiapiedi italiano, di metà secolo, in plastica intrecciata blu e metallo nero.
Poggiapiedi o sgabello con zampe in metallo nero a sezione tonda e seduta o piano in fili...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 0.4 in
20th Century Modern Upholstered Decorative Footstool Ottomans, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century Modern Upholstered Decorative Footstool Ottomans, Pair. This pair is made out of polyester textile, Polychrome cover, polyurethane cover foam, cardboard and wooden base ...
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Late 20th Century Footstools
Materials
Polyester, Wood, Paper
Mid-century Stool or Footstool / Kovona, 1970's.
By Kovona
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of leatherette,Metal,Plastic,Chrome
With aged patina
Good Original Condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Kitch Foot stool , 1960’s France
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Amazing step from the 60s covered with brown faux fur
it opens to develop a small 2 steps in order to access the right height as well as a small interior chest
the coating really imm...
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Mid-20th Century French Footstools
Materials
Textile, Acrylic
1970s Boho Rattan Bamboo Pouf Ottoman Having Fresh Upholstery And Cushioning
By Ficks Reed
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful and diverse bamboo Pouf Ottoman having fresh right tweed neutral cotton upholstery and new cushioning. Very comfortable and solid. A beautiful addition to your rattan lay...
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan, Polyester
H 20 in W 25 in D 25 in
Yellow Stool by Nanna Ditzel, 1969
By Nanna Ditzel, Domus Danica
Located in London, GB
A vibrant yellow fibreglass stool designed by Nanna Ditzel for Domus Danica in 1969, after her move to London in 1968. In every aspect the stool is heavily influenced by the vitality...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s Life-Size Sheep Sculpture Ottoman or Footstool by Joel Donahoe
By Hans Peter Krafft
Located in St. Louis, MO
This life-size sheep sculpture or ottoman, bench or footstool was designed by Joel Donahoe in Truckee, CA, in the 1980s and 90s. Known as the Lambkin benches, these were sold at desi...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Fur, Fiberglass, Foam
H 25 in W 30.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bent Lucite Compact Benches on Wheels Clean!
By Charles Hollis Jones, Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bent lucite Compact Benches on Wheels Clean!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Lucite, Upholstery
Gigantic Molar Stool, 1981 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible 3 legged molar stool made in Garden Grove, California. Substantial and tough plastic body held up by three sturdy legs made to resemble a tooth's roots. The seat of the st...
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Vintage 1980s American Stools
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 White EMSA Stool, Germany, 1960s
By Emsa Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Space Age style plastic stool was made in Germany by EMSA around the 1960s-1970s. The futuristic shape is tapered and aerodynamic, with a tulip foot and an off-white color. This orig...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Pair, Club Shaped Wool Bouclé Upholstery Ottoman Footstool Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Pair of unique club Playing Cards shaped ottoman in tan color Wool Bouclé Upholstery Swivel Ottoman, Footstool, Pouf on black plastic gliders.
Mid-Century Modern Design made...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
H 19 in W 21 in D 21 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Metal and Yellow Plastic Footrest or Stool 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern black metal and yellow plastic footrest or stool, 1960s
Footrests or stools with legs in black metal with a round section and yellow plastic threads seat ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 0.4 in
Pair 1970 Club Shaped Teddy Wool Bouclé Upholstery Ottoman Footstool Mid-Century
Located in Miami, FL
Italian pair of unique club Playing Cards shaped ottoman in tan color teddy wool bouclé upholstery swivel ottoman, footstool, pouf on metal gliders.
Mid-Century Modern Design made i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
H 19 in W 21 in D 21 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Metal and Teal Plastic Footrest or Stool 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern black metal and green water plastic footrest or stool, 1960s
Footrests or stools with legs in black metal with a round section and green water plastic thr...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 0.4 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Metal and Blue Plastic Footrests or Stools 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of black metal and electric blue plastic footrests or stools, 1960s
Pair of footrests or stools with legs in black metal with a round section and sea...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 0.4 in
Pr. Patio Poolside Garden Footstools, Ottomans, Poufs, in Faux Bamboo Aluminum
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of footstools, having aluminum frames with a faux bamboo motif, and woven plastic webbed tops. Made by note American leisure furniture company, Hauser, in the style of Brow...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 15 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Jens Risom Walnut Ottoman
By Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a Jens Risom designed Walnut ottoman (signed under upholstery), angular framework and in the center sits the cushion that's built into the frame.
Ottoman has an edge...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lucite Stool, Footstool, Vanity Stool Vinyl Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Lucite stool in off white vinyl seat and two handles.
This stool can be used as a footstool, vanity stool or a place to put your magazine.
Note the inte...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Plastic, Lucite
H 20 in W 18.63 in D 13.5 in
Carlo Hauner Florida Armchair and Footstool Set for Reguitti, published
By Carlo Hauner, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant armchair with footrest in woodand fabric, Florida model for Reguitti from 1968.
The armchair has a white wooden frame and a very beautiful and distinctive yellow fabric, uni...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 37.41 in
1980 Vintage Italian Baroque Benches: Gilt Accents & Off-White Bouclé Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of vintage elegance with our Italian Baroque benches from the 1980s. These wooden masterpieces, meticulously restored by our seasoned craftsmen, gleam with a pain...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
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H 22 in W 18 in D 18 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Boucle Stools: A Fusion of Craftsmanship & Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern boucle stools, a testimony to timeless charm and impeccable craftsmanship. Originating from the iconic 1960s, these stools have been s...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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H 18 in W 24 in D 20 in
Pierre Paulin Mushroom Stool or Ottoman for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Miami, FL
Original, authentic Mushroom stool or ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s. Maintains original brown Tonus fabric. Use with existing fabric or have reupholstered.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
Pair of Poufs by Directional
By Directional
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 1980’s ottoman poufs designed by Directional.
Newly recovered in a jersey fabric.
Measurements: 24” Diameter, 18” High.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Swivel Clear Lucite Waterfall Vanity Stool by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Hollis Jones "Waterfall" vanity stool.
Has been professionally reupholstered in a light chenille fabric with gold flecks.
Gold castor legs all roll smoothly.
Swivel base...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Lucite
by Philippe Starck for Presence Paris / Loréal
By Philippe Starck
Located in Roma, IT
Raro sgabello girevole di Philippe Starck per Presence Paris / L'Oréal
Sgabello molto raro e attraente è stato progettato da Philippe Starck nel 1989 per Presence Paris / L'Oréal. ...
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
1970's Restored Mid-Century Modern Benches with Chrome Bases & Hexagon Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a pair of 1970’s Mid-Century Modern-style benches, artfully combining style and functionality. Their chrome bases exemplify the sleek design aesthetics of the era and ens...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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H 19.75 in W 18 in D 18 in
Footrest Stool "Pollicino" Design Ezio Didone for Selle Regina Busnelli, 1976
By Ezio Didone, Busnelli
Located in taranto, IT
Very rare "Pollicino " footrest designed by Ezio Didone production Selle Regina for Busnelli
made of polyurethane foam, dark gray color, base size 54x23 cm, height 40 cm, in excelle...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Footstools
Materials
Foam
H 15.75 in W 21.26 in D 9.06 in
1963 MCM Eero Saarinen Knoll Model 151 Tulip Swivel Lounge and Footstool, a Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Elloree, SC
Own an authentic cream white tulip side chair, Model 151, and authentic matching 151 footstool by Eero Saarinen, c. 1956 (these two pieces were manufactured in and signed 1963, pleas...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 20 in D 22 in
Diamond Cut Bent Lucite Piano Bench Stool
By Neal Small Design Studio, Baccarat
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern diamond cut Lucite bench or stool.
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Lucite
20th Century American Pair of Vintage Bloomingdale's Teakwood, Vinyl Footstools
By Bloomingdale's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern American pair of footstools made of hand crafted Teakwood in good condition. One of them has still underneath of the seat cover an old label ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Plastic, Teak
No Reserve
H 17 in W 16 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Green Plastic Stool Carrara Matta Torino, Italy, circa 1970
By Carrara & Matta
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare pistachio green colored plastic stool or ottoman designed by Carrara & Matta model Senna from the 1970s.
The color is pistachio green with a metal ribbon in the middle of the ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Plastic
H 16.54 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Bench, Footrest, Seat from Leather Gymnast Goat Pommel, Wheels; #2
Located in Madison, WI
Seating, footrest, bench made from leather gymnast goat pommel, circa 1950, from Germany. The legs have been removed in favor of pivoting wheels. The leather has a wonderful hand and...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Footstools
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Lucite Arched Benches by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of Charles Hollis Jones "Arched" benches designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s.
The benches have beautiful 2" thick Lucite legs upholstered i...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Lucite, Velvet
Contemporary Rolling Stool on Acrylic Legs
Located in Cookeville, TN
A modern era rolling stool on acrylic legs. The stool offers a white upholstered square seat set on ‘S’ shape acrylic legs with gold tone caster feet. A maker’s mark was not found on...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic
Mid Century Space Age Black Stool, Coffee Table, Germany, 1960s
By Emsa Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Space Age style plastic stool/table was made in Germany around the 1960s-1970s. The futuristic shape is tapered and aerodynamic, with a tulip foot and black color. This original piec...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
Midcentury Space Age Beige Stool, Germany, 1960s
By Emsa Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Space Age style plastic stool was made in Germany around the 1960s-1970s. The futuristic shape is tapered and aerodynamic, with a tulip foot and an off-white color. This original pie...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Midcentury Metal Tripod Stool or Footrest with Plastic Stripes
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage metal tripod stool from the 1950s. The top is made of plastic stripes. Good original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Bamboo and Lucite Ottoman Made by Four Seasons for McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern bench made by Four Hands for McGuire circa 1970s.
These are rare and hard to find. Solid sturdy condition with newer upholstered cushion on top.
See ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Acrylic, Lucite
"Togo" Style Ottoman Reupholstered in Beige Cotton Buclé, France, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Footstool in the style of Togo designed by Michel Ducaroy (1925-2009) for Ligne Roset, reupholstered in beige bouclé.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Cotton, Foam
Austrian Midcentury Black Steel and Wicker Side Tables or Stools by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming set of small Austrian Midcentury Modern square sized tables or stools designed and made by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, Austria, circa 1950 in beautiful condition.
It´s frame i...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Steel
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Metal and Red Plastic Footrest or Stool 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern black metal and red plastic footrest or stool, 1960s
Footrests or stools with legs in black metal with a round section and yellow plastic threads seat or ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 0.4 in
Pair of 1970s chrome spaghetti bar stools by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias
By Alias, Giandomenico Belotti
Located in München, DE
Two rare original 1970s Spaghetti bar stools with chrome frames.
Design by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias. Made in Italy.
Beautiful minimalist Italian design of the Pop Art era.
Very...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Stools
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 38.19 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Steel and Fiberglass Stool by Donato Guzzini for Donati Latina, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stool is a design item realized by Donato Guzzini for Donati Latina in 1960s.
Steel and fiberglass stool.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Stools
Materials
Steel
Vintage Set of (3) Square Nesting Ottoman/Stools Covered in Blue & White Fabric
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Set of (3) Square Nesting Ottoman/Stools Covered in Blue & White Fabric.
Size as pictured: 23"H x 16"D x 16"D
9"H individually.
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 23 in W 16 in D 16 in
Poul Kjærholm PK33 Stools by E. Kold Christensen Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of rare and early production PK33 stools. Designed by Poul Kjaerholm and executed by E.Kold Christiansen, Denmark, ca' late 1950's. Chrome plated steel with original intact, h...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century 'Hermes' Bar Stools with a Brown Seat and White Metal Legs
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A very unique pair of modernist bar stools.
These stools were sourced from a Hermes store, however the manufacturer is unknown.
The seat is a brown foam shaped into a mushroom ...
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Mid-20th Century British Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.47 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pop-Art Shoes and Socks Footstool, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual footstool with two legs wrapped in socks and old slip on sneakers as feet. Leather circular top. Extremely sturdy and solid. Fun piece of pop-art and functional stool. Good v...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Stool, Vanity Stool White Vinyl Seat on Chrome Casters
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Lucite stool, waterfall bench with white vinyl seat on chrome casters.
This stool can be used as a footstool, vanity stool or a place to put your magazine.
The s...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Chrome
H 18.75 in W 19.25 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Modern Pouf by De Sede, Burgundy Leather Patchwork- Switzerland 1970
By De Sede
Located in Girona, ES
Pouf in patchwork of burgundy colour leather pieces, refurbished filling in polystyrene beads.
Model: DS 80
Maker: De Sede
Switzerland c. 1970.
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather, Polystyrene
H 16.93 in Dm 25.2 in
Herman Miller Eames Multicolored Chair Set
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multicolored Eames dining chair set, featuring 4 original fiberglass shells in blue, yellow, seafoam green, and elephant grey, all authentic. Come on original Herman Miller steel bas...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Fiberglass
Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Burgundy Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Medium
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian style recliner and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand. With teak wood bases and metal frame and genuine leather upholstery, this is a comfortable burgundy colo...
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42 in W 32.5 in D 30 in
1930s English Alpax Art Deco Chrome, Cast Aluminum and Cork Stool or Footstool
By Alpax
Located in London, GB
An English 1930s Art Deco stool made by Alpax with chrome tubular splayed legs, cast aluminium seat base and cork seat. The seat is held in place with four chrome legs constructed fr...
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 16.54 in Dm 13.78 in
Vintage Leather Stool, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage leather stool is an original design item realized in the 1970s.
Black and leather stool with red rubber seal on legs.
Fair conditions.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Stools
Materials
Plastic, Leather
Vittorio Livi Onda Incisa Stool
By FIAM, Vittorio Livi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vittorio Livi established FIAM Italia in 1973. It was the first company to be able to produce curved glass furniture. In being able to do so, the company had attracted internationall...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Footstools
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Pair Vintage Breuners Parsons Ottomans Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 1990s vintage Parsons style ottomans in a Milo Baughman design style, that was sold by Breuners.
A nice look and a perfect size for easy extra seating or just to put you f...
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1990s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
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An assortment of 20th century plastic footstools is available at 1stDibs. 20th century plastic footstools made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 20th century plastic footstools are appealing in their simplicity, but Carl Auböck, Charles Hollis Jones and Werkstätte Carl Auböck produced popular 20th century plastic footstools that are worth a look.
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Prices for 20th century plastic footstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 20th century plastic footstools begin at $295 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,349.
Finding the Right Footstools for You
Antique and vintage footstools might add a dose of fun to your living room, but they’re also hard workers.
Even as they’ve morphed into objects with plenty of functions over time, the footstool has a royal past. In Ancient Egypt, a footstool was used to climb onto an elevated chair or placed under someone’s feet as he or she was seated in a temple or private residence. Footstools were also in use during the Ottoman Empire. In fact, the ottoman, an upholstered seat or small bench that initially had no back or arms, was the main seating furniture in a home. Ottomans were a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats.
Poufs, which originated in France, are also thought of as convenient seating furniture as well as occasionally serving as a side table, if needed. (Although, a pouf is typically not as firm as an ottoman.)
Over the years, footstools have taken on varying purposes. They have been used as small portable chairs, for example.
During the 18th century, a footstool might have been long with a low profile, which rendered it perfect for fireside seating. Victorian footstools were small but not unassuming, as furniture makers of the era would upholster the pieces so that they paired with the nearby sofa or wingback chairs. Footstools have even become a storage solution at home, with designers outfitting them with compartments. Today, a footstool might be used to organize quilts and blankets or other textiles, especially if you’re trying to keep things uncluttered in a small apartment.
Footstools are now available in all sorts of provocative colors, upholstery and more. No one is going to put a velvet footstool out on the curb, right? When shopping for your own footstool, try to find one that meets the height of your sofa or other seating (or is a tad lower). It should also be sturdy but not a heavy, clunky piece that’s a chore to move around.
The footstool is both decorative and functional. Not unlike a good throw pillow, interior designers have found numerous uses for this versatile, vibrant furnishing. Find yours in the growing collection of antique and vintage footstools today on 1stDibs.
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